Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 1019: I Am Very Willing to This Marriage Proposal
Han Wang narrowed his eyes slightly. "Saying this to me now—aren’t you afraid I’ll oppose this marriage?"
"Miss Xiya, do you not know this marriage was something your father begged for?"
Nolan smiled faintly, his voice laced with disdain. "So, what right do you have to oppose it? Your family needs us now. You’re merely a sacrificial pawn for your family; you don’t get a say."
He spoke with no trace of courtesy whatsoever.
Han Wang furrowed her brow.
No wonder this scumbag dared to speak to her in such a condescending tone; he was banking on her father’s obsession with this engagement.
No matter what he did, her father wouldn’t willingly call it off.
But that was only on the condition that she remained a puppet of the family.
Evidently, Nolan still didn’t know about her estrangement from the family. Their matters were none of her concern.
There was no way she would sacrifice herself for them.
Han Wang took a deep breath, held back her irritation, and decided to be blunt with him. "You’re mistaken. My return this time isn’t to fulfill the engagement; it’s to break it."
Nolan seemed quite surprised. "You want to cancel our engagement?"
"Yes." Han Wang sneered. "So wipe that arrogant smirk off your face."
Otherwise, her fists might do the talking.
Nolan shook his head. "That’s impossible. Everyone knows about our engagement now. If you back out, I’ll be a laughingstock."
He spoke with an air of condescension. "Since you don’t like me, I won’t burden myself with the responsibilities of a husband after marriage. We can live separately, but you’ll still have to perform the duties of a wife."
Nolan actually found it a relief that Han Wang didn’t like him. If she became clingy after marriage, it would interfere with his personal affairs.
To be honest, Han Wang’s appearance matched his tastes perfectly, but the woman herself was just too cold—completely unapproachable.
Who would want a bedmate so frigid? He preferred someone more passionate and fiery.
Besides, being suddenly informed he had a fiancée in the first place had left a sour taste in his mouth.
Even if this fiancée was rumored to be a famous scientific prodigy in China and a disciple of Professor Qiao.
His father initially objected to the marriage alliance with the Herbert family.
After all, the Herbert family wasn’t nearly as illustrious as it used to be.
It was only upon learning that Herbert’s daughter was a student of Professor Qiao that he agreed.
The Andrew family valued the connection to Professor Qiao behind Han Wang.
Han Wang, taking another deep breath, smiled faintly. "Well, sorry to disappoint you. I’m in love with someone else. If you don’t mind being cuckolded after marriage, I’m open to an engagement."
In her analysis, this man was arrogant, conceited, and ridiculously narcissistic—there was no way he’d tolerate his fiancée having feelings for another man.
As expected, Nolan’s expression instantly soured.
After a long pause, he finally regained his composure.
"I don’t believe you. You’re lying. You don’t look like someone in love."
He smirked smugly. "I’ve had countless girlfriends. I know exactly how people act when they’re in love."
"Anyway, our engagement is non-negotiable. It’s getting late; let me take you home now."
Han Wang let out a scoff, suddenly raised her leg, and kicked Nolan hard.
Nolan never saw it coming. Caught entirely off guard, he let out a howl, clutching his lower body as his face twisted in pain.
Han Wang said coldly, "If you want to marry me, get ready for a lifetime of beatings. Otherwise, I suggest you abandon the idea of marrying me altogether."
She shot a contemptuous glance at the man before her—a man full of rage, unable to curse at her only because of the excruciating pain—and swept away confidently, her coat fluttering as she went.
Han Wang suddenly realized, compared to Nolan, Pei Ya was ridiculously adorable.
If she had to marry someone, she’d much rather it be Pei Ya.
Still, this engagement turned out to be more complex than she had anticipated. But she would deal with it.
Nolan’s face contorted further, his teeth gritted in pain, his complexion darkened.
With his handsome face, he’d charmed countless women before. This was the first time he’d encountered someone as tough as Han Wang.
The thought of spending a lifetime with this kind of woman: "..."
Fuck, not even nightmares were this terrifying!
But she wouldn’t get away with this so easily after hitting him. She wanted to break the engagement? He wouldn’t let her have her way.
Once she was in his hands, wouldn’t she be at his mercy?
After waiting until the pain subsided a bit, Nolan pulled out his phone to call his father.
"Father, I met Xiya."
"I just want to let you know, I’m very satisfied with her. I’m absolutely willing to go through with this engagement."
"Let’s finalize the engagement as quickly as possible. I can’t wait to have her."
His last words were spoken through gritted teeth.
...
Han Wang hailed a cab by the roadside. After a few hours’ ride, the car stopped in front of a castle.
Although the Herbert family was a fallen royal lineage, their residence was still grand and imposing.
As soon as Han Wang got out of the car, the guards saw her and quickly informed the master of the house.
Soon, an elderly man stepped out of the castle, spreading his arms toward Han Wang.
"My dear daughter, welcome home. It’s been so many years; you’ve grown so much."
Han Wang didn’t accept the man’s hug. She stepped back, glaring coldly at the father who was smiling so warmly at her.
He acted as if they had a close father-daughter bond.
How utterly absurd.
Herbert didn’t mind Han Wang’s coldness in the slightest.
He said gleefully, "I knew with your looks, you’d definitely catch Nolan’s eye. As expected, he likes you very much. Andrew just contacted me to discuss the date for your engagement with Nolan."
"Hahaha, that boy Nolan—he even wants to marry you right after the engagement."
"Xiya, you truly live up to the Herbert family name. Now I can rest easy. There’s no way Nolan will have you wrapped around his finger."
Previously, he’d worried Han Wang’s personality would fail to satisfy Nolan.
She was his only daughter. If Nolan didn’t like her, he didn’t have a spare to offer in her place.
Luckily, Nolan was very pleased.
After all, a woman of the Herbert family, even one as cold as Han Wang, could still charm a man.
Han Wang found the entire situation ridiculous.
What kind of father took pride in their daughter pleasing a man?
At the very least...
She couldn’t help but think of how the Lu family parents treated Professor Qiao. Compared to her own father, the difference was like night and day.
